<p>Rev 082007 SYLLABUS Tulsa Community College Spring 2013</p><p>Course: CRIM-1013 Section #202 Call #20056_201320 Day(s) and Time(s): Tuesday, 7:20 p.m.—10:00 p.m. Start and end dates: 01/15/13—05/07/13 Course Delivery Method: Lecture Course format: Classroom</p><p>Instructor: Rob Turner Office Hrs: N/A Office Email: [email protected] [email protected] Office Phone: 918-591-4507 Cell: 918-527-0047</p><p>TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE : TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SERVICES: Division: Liberal Arts & Community Services Director: Michael J. Limas Associate Dean: Ernie Evans Office: A151 Office: 2389 Phone: 595-7473 Phone Number: 918-595-7089 Faculty: Rob Turner Office: 669-6862 Cell: 527-0047 (Blackberry) Robby [email protected] [email protected]</p><p>COURSE PREREQUISITES: None</p><p>COURSE DESCRIPTION: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE An examination of the historical development of law enforcement. Fundamental functions of federal state, and local law enforcement agencies, and the trend toward professionalism.</p><p>NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE: Criminal Law I</p><p>TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES: Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice, 7th Edition: Author: Bohm & Haley Publisher: McGraw- Hill Textbooks and supplies may be purchased at: TCC Bookstore</p><p>COURSE OBJECTIVES: To achieve an understanding of the progress of criminal justice issues and institutions through tracking the major events in law and law enforcement which have evolved into the system of law and treatment in effect in the modern day. By recognizing the influence of history on issues related to our system of justice the student should develop critical thinking techniques and be able to apply same to evaluate questions of law and law enforcement faced by today’s professionals in the industry. .</p><p>Page 1 Rev 082007 TEACHING METHODS: INTERACTIVE LECTURE, DISCUSSION, READING, WRITING, REVIEW</p><p>EVALUATION TECHNIQUES: WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS, SHORT QUIZ, WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS</p><p>Four announced written examinations will be administered. The examinations are of equal weight (25% each). Since legal concepts are foundational and build upon issues discussed throughout the course, some material may be tested on more than one examination. Students will be provided with written study guides prior to the examination dates. No in- depth class review will be scheduled. Students are invited to contact the instructor at any time concerning the course.</p><p>Attendance: Due to extensive use of lecture and student participation, attendance is encouraged. Students are responsible for the assigned reading from the text, and any discussion or examples that may be offered in class. Attendance and participation will account for about (15%) of the final grade. </p><p>LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK: ALL MAKE UP WORK MUST BE APPROVED BY THE INSTRUCTOR IN ADVANCE OF THE DUE DATE AND TIME OF THE ASSIGNMENT OR EXAMINATION. IF YOU MUST MISS A SCHEDULED EXAMINATION, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR IN ADVANCE TO ARRANGE FOR MAKE-UP EXAMINATION. MAKE UP EXAMINATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A REDUCTION IN GRADE OF 10%.</p><p>Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student. </p><p>COMMUNICATIONS: Email: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex: [email protected]). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your “MyTCC” email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course. </p><p>Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).</p><p>Tobacco Free College: Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit Page 2 Rev 082007 or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.</p><p>The NSU campus in Broken Arrow is also a tobacco free campus, and Tulsa Community College students or any other persons on the NSU campus are subject to the same State law prohibiting use of tobacco or tobacco products on the campus. Violations of the policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.</p><p>GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency. </p><p>CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.</p><p>SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.</p><p>DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at [email protected] or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may: . Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test; </p><p>. Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;</p><p>. Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the class; </p><p>. Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.</p><p>INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, </p><p>Page 3 Rev 082007 and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu</p><p>GRADING: Test 1: 100 points A= 90% and above: Test 2: 100 points B=80%-89% Test 3: 100 points C=70%-79% Test 4: 100 points D=60%-69% Attendance/Participation: F=59% or less 60 points Total: 460 points </p><p>Students whose semester grade is within 1 to 2 points of the next highest letter grade may receive bonus points based upon quality of class participation and attendance. Scores greater than . 5 are rounded to the next number.</p><p>POSTING OF GRADES: Students will receive feedback on assignments and exams the next regularly scheduled class. Final grades will be posted within in the “Blackboard”. </p><p>CJ 1013 TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR: </p><p>01/15/13 First Class: Introductions & Orientation 01/22/13 Chapter 1 Crime and Justice in the United States 01/29/12 Chapter 2 Crime and Consequences 02/05/13 Chapter 3 Explaining Crime & (Handout Review for Exam)</p><p>02/12/13 Exam 1: Chapters 1, 2, 3 </p><p>02/19/13 Chapter 4 The Rule of Law 02/26/13 Chapter 5 History and Structure of American Law Enforcement 03/05/13 Chapter 6 Policing: Roles, Styles, and Functions & (Handout Review for Exam)</p><p>03/12/12 Exam 2: Chapters 4, 5, 6 </p><p>03/19/13 SPRING BREAK</p><p>03/26/13 Chapter 7 Policing America: Issues and Ethics 04/02/13 Chapter 8 The Administration of Justice 04/09/13 Chapter 9 Sentencing, Appeals, and the Death Penalty & (Handout Review for Exam)</p><p>04/16/13 Exam 3: Chapters 7, 8, 9</p><p>04/23/13 Chapter 10 Institutional Corrections </p><p>04/30/13 Chapter 11 Prison Life, Inmate Rights, Release, Recidivism </p><p>Page 4 Rev 082007 (Hand out Review for Exam)</p><p>05/07/12 Final Exam: Chapters 10, 11</p><p>Note: Class attendance and Participation will be assessed a total of 60 points for the course (6 points per class attended with good interaction). </p><p>*Syllabus is subject to change Instructor Bio: M.PA from University of Oklahoma, 1992 B.S. Business Administration from Langston University (Tulsa Urban Center), 1983 PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, 1999 FBI National Academy 173rd Session-1993 Started police career as a police officer in Edmond, OK. 1978. Member of the Tulsa Police Department since 1979, serving in patrol, detective division, administration, planning & research, policy development, community education, and training. Promoted to Corporal in 1986, Sergeant in 1989, Lieutenant in 1994, and Major in 1996. Division Commander Uniform Division Southwest, Training Division, Detective Division, Special Operations Division, Uniform Division North., Headquarters Division. Currently the Division Commander for Training Division. Professional Faculty at the University of Phoenix and Tulsa Community College. </p><p>Page 5 </p>